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photo by Chris Wisner

GIADA FERRONE

Country: ITALY/USA

Story: I was born and raised in Florence, Italy where I started my career as a professional dancer at the age of 14. Since then, I have performed as a featured soloist with Florence Dance Theater, Amura, Michael Mao Dance, Neo Labos Dance Theater, Dances by Alan Danielson, Elizabeth Higgins Dance Theater and, for 12 years with the Peridance Ensemble. My choreography has been presented at Theater of the Riverside church, SUNY Purchase, Peridance Center, Construction company and, in collaboration with composer Teresa Wimmer, at Saint Mark's church and the Rose Theater at Lincoln Center. In 2001, I produced, was artistic director and performed in "I wish. Dance and Music benefit concert" which raised funds for and awareness for the make-a -wish foundation of Metro New York. I have been on faculty at Ballet Tech, DNA, Central Park Dance, Florence Dance Center and today I teach at Peridance Center, Variations and, as an adjust professor, at Hofstra University.

Giada and MNE: This is my first collaboration with MNE. I would like to thank Nicola and Kevin for opening my eyes to an all new genre of performing. It means the world to me to share the stage with my most treasured accomplishment: my son Matteo. Greg thanks for your undying support: we love you.

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